July AAU Stock Risers (Part I)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hard to believe that we are already at the end of July and the travel season has concluded. This month was full of excitement and emotions as we witnessed underclassmen reach new heights and rising seniors close the book on their AAU careers. In this article, I highlight prospects that finished the month on a high note.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376791"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6f69714313"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bri had a busy month playing on the EYBL circuit with [program_tooltip program_id='712592' first='Kentucky' last='Premier'] 17U. I was able to get a glimpse of her during EYBL Session 3 in Louisville against CY Fair. She looked poised running the point on offense and was very active on defense. She also competed at a high level at the Nike Nationals in Chicago and not long after picked up a Patriot League offer from Lafayette College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["231488"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6f69714369"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Niah created quite a buzz at the Inside Exposure events in Emerson, GA. She played at a high level for a talented TN SOL United 17U squad and was determined to leave it all on the floor for her last AAU season. At the War Games 28.5 she put up 15 pts, 2 rebs, 1 stl, and 1 ast in game 1 against FBC Legacy. She followed that performance with 13 pts, 3 rebs, and 3 ast in game 2 against Team Porter E40. Niah also competed hard at the ATL Summer Slam and went off for a team-high 21 pts, along with 4 rebs, 1 stl, 1 ast against FBC Caroline Elite and garnered enough attention to pick up a D1 offer from Tennessee State University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["842517"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6f697143ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emma suited up for [program_tooltip program_id='757862' first='Midwest' last='3SSB'] for the final weekend of the AAU season and shined at the Palmetto Road Championship in Rock Hill, SC. She averaged 15.5 points a game, shot 42% from the beyond the arc and helped her team finish 5-1. The 5'11 sharpshooter caught the eye of college coaches and received her first D1 offer from Mount St. Mary's University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["724176"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6f697143f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Faith had a pair of phenomenal performances in July! She was a key contributor for [program_tooltip program_id='712592' first='Kentucky' last='Premier'] NE2K Stroll at the Roses Championship and her play helped them go 5-0. She balled out in the Denim Gold Championship game, knocking down 6 threes and finished with 19 points. Faith wasn't done yet! She scorched the nets at The National Championship with 9 threes along with 29 points in Game 2 in a 54-47 victory over K Low Elite. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1003210' first='Mya' last='Holden']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lloyd Memorial","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='716034' first='Kentucky' last='Blue Devils'] UA Rise 17U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a6f69714485"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mya is a strong 6'0 forward with good athleticism and a endless motor. Although, she makes an impact offensively with her ability to score around the rim and off the dribble, I believe defense is her calling card. Mya was so impressive at the Roses and UA Rise Session II that she received her first offer to play at the collegiate level. She is poised for a big junior season at Lloyd Memorial. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->